Players: 1-4 (6-18 online)Online Trophies: YesCheat Codes Affect Trophies: YesEstimated Time to Platinum: 20-30 hoursMinimum Playthroughs: 1Collectible Trophies:Closer Analysis Missable Trophies: NoneGlitched Trophies: Yes, the difficulty trophies are glitched for some people and there is no known fix at this time.

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Below is an outline of the order in which I think you should go about obtaining all the trophies in this game. It is not vital that you follow the roadmap in it's entirety, as a game like this does not require you to do things in a certain order. Depending on your skill in the FPS genre, you may choose to do it in a completely different sequence. That being said, this is the route I believe you should take so that you can achieve the platinum trophy in the easiest way and in the shortest amount of time.

1) Complete the game on Recruit and obtain the story related trophies.
This step is for you to familiarize yourself with the levels, sequences and objectives. If you are a strong FPS player, then you can skip this step altogether and just play through your first time on Veteran. In this step, you should be searching for Intel, getting the story related trophies, and the other trophies that can be achieved in the single player missions..

2) Complete the game on Veteran.
This game isn't as difficult on Veteran as World at War but is more challenging than Modern Warfare 2. Cover is your friend and just take it slowly whilst proceeding through the levels. Your not Chuck Norris, so don't go in all guns blazing. When you've finished this step, then you will have unlocked most of the games trophies..

3) Multiplayer and Zombie trophies.
After completing the story trophies, you should work on the Multiplayer trophies and then the Zombie trophies, this step won't take as long as the previous two, however some of the Zombie trophies may give you trouble..

4) Collect all the remaining trophies.
You should just be left with a few miscellaneous trophies for doing menial tasks like playing Dead Ops Arcade. Complete these final trophies and then you will unlock the platinum trophy.

Platinum TrophyAwarded when all other trophies have been unlocked

Death to DictatorsTake down Castro with a headshot

This is achieved in the very first level. The second room you breach is the room Castro is in. The game slows everything down and so you can shoot him without killing the hostage. It is set up so that you have to shoot him in the head to kill him, so this should not prove to be a problematic trophy for you.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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SacrificeEnsure your squad escapes safely from Cuba

This trophy is story related and cannot be missed. At the end of the first level you will have to run to and then subsequently man the ZMP to clear the runway for your squad. Once you have successfully done so, you will be rewarded with this bronze trophy.

Vehicular SlaughterDestroy all enemies on vehicles during the prison break

In the mission, "Vorkuta", you will come to a point towards the end of the level where you need to escape on a motorcycle. Whilst riding the bike, you will have a shotgun which you can shoot with , use this to kill the people driving the enemy motorcycles and guards on the truck that appears. Once you have progressed far enough, you will then take control of a mounted machine gun. This part can be tricky on veteran, but once you've died a few times and realize where the enemies are coming from, you can gun them down. As with all the other trophies, you can do this via level select on a lower difficulty if you are struggling, which should make it easier.

You must destroy all the vehicles, both motorcycles and trucks, including the stationary truck at the side of the road after the bridge, and once you've completed the sequence the trophy will unlock for you.

Tip from the Hoff:
This trophy counts every vehicle in the level, so make sure you take out all the trucks whilst wielding the death machine, as well as all the vehicles when using mounted machine gun at the end of the level.

As this is a fairly difficult trophy, there is two videos below to help you out.

Below is a video created by Kevinnummer1, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Give me liberty or give me deathEscape Vorkuta

Slingshot KidDestroy all slingshot targets in 3 attempts

In the mission "Vorkuta" in which you are escaping from the Russian high security prison, you will come to an area where you get to use a slingshot to take down machine gun turrets and guard buildings. There is a total of 3 buildings you need to destroy, and in order to receive the trophy, you have to do it with a single bomb per target. This is fairly easy, but if you miss with one shot, just aim down into the crowd of escaping prisoners and you will restart from the last checkpoint, rather than having to play the level all over again.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

A safer placeSabatoge the Soviet space program

Tough EconomyUse no more than 6 TOW guided missiles to destroy the tanks in the defense of Khe Sanh

This trophy is fairly simple as long as you take your time and don't rush it. You will reach a point during the mission "SOG" where you are given control of guided missiles in order to take out enemy tanks. There will be a total of 6 tanks to destroy and you must blow up each with just a single missile. If you take it slowly you will be able to get in to a good position/vantage point and proceed to take out the tanks. If you are struggling to stay alive whilst trying for this trophy on Veteran, either complete it on your Recruit playthrough or via level select.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

SOG RulesRetrieve the dossier and the defector from Hue City

Raining PainRack up a body-count of 20 NVA using air support in Hue City

In the mission ''The Defector (Hue City)", you will eventually obtain a radio that you will use to mark enemies for the chopper to take out. Keep using it throughout the section and you should get the trophy as you are nearing the end of it.

The Dragon WithinKill 10 NVA with Dragon's Breath rounds

Heavy HandUse the Grim Reaper to destroy the MG emplacement

In the mission "Victor Charlie", take the Grim Reaper with you when you start to clear the north of the village. When you come to the MG emplacement, you must destroy it with the Grim Reaper to unlock the trophy.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Up close and personalSilently take out 3 VC

In the mission "Victor Charlie (Northern Vietnam)", shortly after it begins you will be told you have to be silent. You will be able to earn this trophy very easily since the game forces you to kill them to continue. As long as you use your knife you will get this trophy after you kill your third enemy.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Double TroubleUse only dual wield weapons to escape Kowloon

In the mission "Numbers (Kowloon)", you start out with dual wield weapons. Simply use them (and any other dual wield weapons you find). You can pick up single wield weapons, so don't panic if you accidentally do so, but if you fire a single wield weapon then you won't earn the trophy.

I would recommend working on this trophy on your first playthrough if you start on a lower difficulty level, because it is significantly more difficult if you try to unlock it whilst playing on veteran. If you decide to play on veteran straight away, then you should replay this mission via mission select to earn the trophy on recruit. It is entirely possible to complete it on veteran, just much more challenging.

Below are two videos created by Kevinnummer1, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Broken EnglishEscape Kowloon

Lord NelsonDestroy all targets and structures while making your way up the river

In the mission "Crash Site (Laos)", you will be in the control of a boat with two weapons, L1 for missiles and R1 to use a machine gun. You must completely destroy every building/structure on your way up the river, if you fail to destroy them fully, you won't earn the trophy. Also, you should definitely play this level on recruit difficulty, through the level select menu, because it is significantly harder if you play it on any of the higher difficulties.

To unlock the trophy you need to destroy the following buildings:.

The wooden and stone buildings to your left.

The 5 buildings and then the structure to your right.

The 11 buildings along the cliffside where the trucks are driving.

The 2 towers and 2 buildings on the island.

The 3 buildings alongside the ones on the island.

The 2 buildings directly beside in the mossy area beside the previous 3.

The building above the previous one.

The next 9 buildings and 2 towers along the river in plain view.

The building opposite the previous towers.

The 2 buildings next to the target on the left.

The 2 buildings on the river.

The 2 buildings directly after you destroy the wooden bridge.

The building on top of the hill.

The 6 buildings after the next truck.

The next 5 buildings before the wooden bridge.

The final 2 buildings after the bridge.

Once you've successfully destroyed all of these buildings/structures you will unlock this silver trophy.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Never get off the boatFind the Soviet connection in Laos

PathfinderGuide the squad through the Soviet outpost without them getting killed

In the mission "WMD", you must guide your squad from a SR-71 Blackbird through the Soviet outpost. The game instructs you on what to do so it is very easy to get this trophy. Your only worry is dying when you take control of one of the squad members in the house. If you die during that small part, this trophy will not unlock. If you fear you will die in the safe house or when breaching, play the mission on recruit.

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With extreme prejudiceGet to the POW compound in the Hind using only rockets

In the mission 'Payback', remember to use only rockets while in the helicopter. Don't use your machine gun. If your struggling, just do this on Recruit difficulty and it won't challenge you. Once you've made it to the POW compound, you will unlock this very simple silver trophy.

Below is a video created by Jaycee_88, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Russian bar-b-qIncinerate 10 enemies with the flamethrower attachment in the POW compound

In the mission "Payback", you will come to a large cave area. In order to obtain this trophy you must first collect the AK-47 with flamethrower attachment which is lying on the floor at the cave entrance, then use it to toast all the enemies inside the cave.

To make this trophy easier, I would recommend:

Playing on Recruit difficulty, as it is next to impossible on Hardened or Veteran.

Quickly rushing through the cave, otherwise your comrades will kill some of the enemies meaning you might not make it to the 10 you require.

Spraying your flamethrower horizontally left and right, increasing the area of damage.

Note: This trophy does not seem to be cumulative, so you will need to kill 10 enemies in one life.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Light FootEscape the ship with 2:15 left on the time in Veteran

In the mission 'Project Nova' you must escape the ship with 2:15 left on the clock. It is easy to get this as your allowed to use checkpoints.

My advice to you would be to just run straight through, killing the enemies you need to. Don't sit back and pick them off, as some groups are infinitely respawning. Just charge through and meet the checkpoints, then if you die you'll respawn and still have a good time.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Some wounds never healEscape the past

I hate monkeysKill 7 monkeys in under 10 seconds in the Rebirth lab

In order to earn this trophy, you have to kill 7 of the caged monkeys in the lab during the level "Rebirth" in under 10 seconds. The easiest way for you to earn this trophy is to throw two grenades into the corners where the monkeys are, and then use your gun to kill the remaining ones which are to your left and behind you. The location shown in the video shows exactly where, the area described is right before you enter the room with the yellow glass center.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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No LeaksMake it through the NOVA 6 gas without dying on Rebirth Island

Start the mission "Rebirth" on recruit and get up to the part where you put on the suits as Weaver and Hudson to continue the mission.

Do not run through and just forget about using cover because you are playing on recruit, you can die much faster in the suit because the mask damage is permanent. Thus it is important for you to use cover as much as possible, and make sure the area is clear before moving on to the next objective.

This part is not long, so you shouldn't have to worry for too long. Also be cautious when you have to take out the two helicopters, they could take your mask out very quickly if you aren't careful. If your mask does break, and you are about to die, press start quickly and hit save and quit. Then hit resume game and you will be at your last checkpoint.

ClarityCrack the code

Double WhammyDestroy both helicopters with one TOW guided missile from the deck of the ship

In the final mission, "Redemption", you get to a section in the mission where you are stood on the deck of a ship. In order to obtain this trophy, you must destroy both helicopters flying above you with a single Valkyrie Rocket. This trophy can be very difficult, but with enough persistence you will be able to take them both out at once. Also, if you fail, you can just cook a grenade to kill yourself and start from the previous checkpoint (this saves replaying the whole level).

I found it's easier to earn this trophy if you manually detonate the rocket in between the two chopper's rather than trying to get it by blowing one up and hoping the blast radius will take out the second.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Note: This trophy seems to be glitched for some people and may not unlock even if you complete the game and meet all the criteria. If this trophy didn't unlock for you, some people have reported success when they played through the entire levels instead of saving and quitting and then resuming later. If you are going for the veteran trophies make sure to play through the entire level before quitting.

Self explanatory, just complete the game on Hardened or Veteran difficulty. .

It will unlock if you play the entire game on Hardened or Veteran.

It will unlock for you if you play on Veteran throughout and get stuck and lower the difficulty to Hardened.

It will unlock if you play via level select and complete all 14 missions on either difficulty.

It will not unlock through level select if you just replay the last level, "Redemption", you must play the whole game.

In order to make the experience easier, here are some tips you could utilize if you are struggling with the game:

Always keep pressing forward or you will begin to notice that in some areas there are infinitely respawning enemies. If you don't push forward then the enemies will continue to come and you will not progress into the level. Always use cover, and utilize your grenades when there is an opportune moment to do so. Smoke grenades are useful to cover your movement if you're having too much trouble getting to further cover.

It is important to remember that whilst a few bullets will kill your enemies, a few bullets will also be enough to kill you. Always be very careful when turning corners as the AI will kill you almost instantly if you wander too far. Also, bear in mind that some of the checkpoints are placed where they can really frustrate you, so always be cautious, play it safe.

Stand DownComplete the campaign on any difficulty

Frag MasterKill 5 enemies with a single frag grenade

This trophy can easily be achieved on the first level, "Operation 40". Part way through the level you will come to an open area which you will be required to clear in order to proceed. There will be 5 or so enemies in close proximity to one another alongside a couple of explosive barrels. Cook your grenade and release it after 3 or 4 seconds so they won't throw it back at you. You should be able to unlock this easily on recruit or regular if you are struggling to get into the required kills on veteran.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Sally Likes BloodDemonstrate killer economic sensibilities by taking down 3 enemies with a single bullet

In order to unlock this trophy, you must kill 3 enemies with a single bullet. If you are lucky, this will unlock whilst playing the campaign, but if not then I have outlined a series of ways in which you can go about trying to earn this trophy..

In the mission "Victor Charlie" you will come to a point where you are clearing a village after blowing the enemy base with C4. Whilst attacking this village, a boat will approach from the river. If you shoot the enemy standing at the front of the boat, you will unlock this trophy.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

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It is possible to earn this trophy in multiplayer zombies mode, and you may find this method easiest. I would recommend using a shotgun, and waiting until there are 3 zombies in close proximity to one another. You can then fire and hope for a collateral.

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It is possible to earn this trophy in dead ops arcade. When playing the mini-game, I have been told that if you use the chain gun then you will be able to kill 3 enemies with one bullet if you just persist.

Unconventional WarfareUse the explosive bolts to kill 30 enemies

You must use the explosive bolts of the crossbow and get 30 kills with it in the campaign. This will come through natural progression of the game, if you kill the enemies you are required too when given the crossbow. When you kill the 30th enemy, you will unlock this bronze trophy.

Closer AnalysisFind all the hidden Intel

There are a total of 42 Intel locations in the game, 3 on every playable level. The video below is very comprehensive and will guide you to every one individually, so you should have no problem finding them all on either you first or second playthrough.

Below is a video created by PowerPyx, visually showing you what you need to do.

Date nightWatch a film or clip with a friend

In The MoneyFinish 5 Wager Matches "in the money"

In order to earn this trophy, you must finish 'in the money' by placing 3rd or higher. It is very easy, especially if you are skilled at MP.

There are 4 different types of wager match:.

One In The Chamber: You spawn with a pistol and you have just one bullet and only 3 lives. Each bullet inflicts enough damage for it to be a one shot kill. Every time you shoot someone successfully you get an extra bullet in your magazine, and if you knife some one you also recieve extra ammunition.

Sticks And Stones: You spawn with a crossbow, a ballistic knife and a tomahawk. The objective is to score the most points. If your hit with a Tomahawk you get Bankrupt.

Gun Game: You spawn with a pistol and each time you kill someone your gun changes to a better gun. This cycle continues until the last weapon is used and you manage to kill someone with it. If you get knifed you'll get demoted (you'll go back to the previous gun).

Sharp Shooter: All players spawn with the same gun (this is random) and it will change every 49 seconds. Each time you get a streak you get a pro perk until the gun is changed. If you continue your streak you can earn an increased amount of points.

I would recommend playing Sticks and Stones, because it is (in some ways) a lot more dependent on luck than the other game types. Several times I have finished 'in the money' with just 1 or 2 kills, because a lot of people are 'humiliated' and their score is reset to zero as the game is nearing it's end.

Ready For DeploymentReach rank 10 in Basic Training

Go to the multiplayer menu and then select 'Combat training'.

You can't play objective games for faster leveling unfortunately so pick team deathmatch/free for all on nuketown and set the score to unlimited. Just play until you hit rank 10. This is a surprisingly fun trophy, but if you're bored you can invite a friend to play as well and chat while you get your trophy.

The CollectorIn Zombie mode, buy every weapon off the walls in a single game

You will need to buy every weapon in a zombie game to get this trophy. I found this works best with two people in the Kino map. There are twelve weapons in total you need to buy. Getting them all will cost about 13,000 points.

You should aim to stay in the beginning area for 3-4 rounds, using primarily your knife to kill the zombies as it nets you the most points (130 per kill).
After round four have the second player open both the doors upstairs. (The first one, and then the second one that leads to into a room similar to the beginning one. In that room, you should have enough to buy the stakeout and mp40. Buy both of them, and hold that room down by having one player (the one trying to get the trophy) watching the door you came through by the stakeout, and the other player watching the two windows on the bottom. Use the stakeout for the dogs and mp40 for zombies. Go for head shots as much as possible as you will get more points and conserve ammo that way.

After the dog round (or after your ready) have the second player open the gate on the bottom floor and the next door that leads to the theater. Hold that room down for another round or two. (Until you have about 11000 points). When you have about that amount, leave one zombie alive (making him a crawler helps but is not necessary) and make your way back through mansion to pick up the rest of the weapons you need. First pick up the M16 and claymores (both of which are in the theater room).

Then move on and collect the rest, the mp5, olympia and m14. Pm63, MPL, and ak47u next. After you've gotten all of those weapons you'll only need a few more. (Don't kill the zombie yet!) Have the second player stay in the starting area and you go back to the theater to turn on the power. Iniate the teleporter link before running to get the bowie knife (which is next to the juggernog..to the right of the entrance back to the starting area.) After getting the knife run back to the teleporter which the second player would have finished the link in the starting room. Teleport and buy the grenades on the wall for 250.

After you have all the weapons this tricky silver should unlock for you.

See Me, Stab Me, Heal MeFire a Pack-a-Punched Ballistic Knife at a downed ally to revive them from a distance

Refer to the The Collector for extra tips.

This trophy will require two players. Follow the route provided there and look for the mystery box. You should only need to buy one weapon to sustain you. The MP40 is my recommendation. After you got the mp40, hunt for the mystery box. It is always smarter to leave one zombie alive and search then instead of trying to find it while a round just started and masses of zombies are coming from multiple directions. Once you find the mystery box just keep spending your points on it until you get the ballistic knife. (Note: This could take 5 minutes or 3 hours. 1 try, or 10 tries, as it is completely random.)

Once you get the ballistic knife you will need to amass 5000 points for the upgrade. Once you get 5000 points it is imperative that you leave one zombie alive for that round to make your life that much easier. Once you got your 5000, turn on the power, activate the teleporter and upgrade the knife with pack-a-punch. When you return, have the second player get downed by the one zombie that you left alive. Shoot him with the knife and you will get this trophy.

Just ask me nicelyBreak free from the torture chair

At the main menu, use the right stick to look down. You will see that your character is strapped to a chair. To break free from the chair, press L2 and R2 in rapid succession, and you will earn yourself this very easy bronze trophy.

Hands off the Merchandise
Kill the Pentagon thief before it can steal your load-out

Originally Posted by Broken

You won't get the trophy if you use a nuke on the thief.

This trophy can only be obtained on the zombie map "Five". It is easier to do this trophy solo then with friends.

When you start the game, break the glass and repair the windows for money before the zombies come. For the first two or three rounds, only use your knife to kill the zombies (and you can also shoot them four times then knife them for an extra 40 points per zombie). Do your best to let them come in and then kill them, but if you feel you will be swarmed then kill them as quickly as possible.

After round three, buy quick revive and the M14 or the Olympia. Kill all but one zombie (you can turn the last in to a crawler, or leave him be.) in round 4, and you should have amassed 4500 points or more. Go down the elevator and then position yourself so that you can see the teleporter where the thief comes out, and the stairs. Kill the last zombie from there, and then when round five starts, there is a high chance of the thief appearing. (If he doesn't come, kill until round 6 and check again or restart level and repeat process.) When he appears, cook a grenade and kill yourself. You will have pack-a-punch dual wield pistols because of the quick revive. Shoot him as he is coming up the stairs and this trophy is yours.

Below is a video created by tuk3r, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Sacrificial LambShoot at or be shot by an ally with a Pack-a-Punch crossbow and kill six zombies with the explosion.

Refer to See me, stab me, heal me for extra tips.

You will do exactly the same thing, except this time you will be trying for the crossbow. After you get your crossbrow, have the second player kill the last zombie you left alive and stand in the front of the automatic turret in the theater. The player going for the trophy should teleport and upgrade the crossbow. After doing so, turn around and aim out the window that's in the teleporter room. You will be able to see the second player, and zombies going towards him. Shoot him with an arrow there should be enough enemies around him to get the trophy.

Note: You CANNOT shoot a downed player for this trophy, the player must be alive.

I recommend having the second player get juggernaut to last longer. If you are teleported back to the main room before you can get him, you'll have to improvise by running in to theater and shooting your second player before he is dead.

Below is a video created by connman88, visually showing you what you need to do.

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Insert CoinAccess the terminal and battle the forces of the Cosmic Silverback in Dead Ops Arcade

At the main menu, break free from the torture chair as you did for Just ask me nicely . Then go to the terminal (computer) and it will ask you for a prompt. Type in "DOA" (without the quotes) to play Dead Ops Arcade.

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Eaten by a GruePlay Zork on the terminal

At the main menu, break free from the torture chair as you did for Just ask me nicely . Then go to the terminal (computer) and it will ask you for a prompt. Type in "Zork" (without the quotes) to play the game.